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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0731449

AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

Tax-exempt · AURORA, IL 60506

Financials

$1.3M$1.2M2023$1.3M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,250,797$1,022,683$228,114$1,028,672$216,719$811,953
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$1,349,455$1,168,668$180,787$803,266$219,427$583,839
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,242,119
of which government grants
$1,127,106
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,678
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$303,069
Other salaries and wages
$301,109
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$737,860
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$701
Accounting fees
$20,020
Occupancy
$14,600
Travel
$12,018
Depreciation
$3,476
Program services (functional)
$779,679
Management and general (functional)
$235,082
Fundraising (functional)
$7,922

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$803,266
Total assets, end of year
$1,028,672
Total liabilities, end of year
$216,719
Net assets, end of year
$811,953
Land, buildings and equipment
$117,558
Net assets without donor restrictions
$811,953
Gross receipts
$1,250,797
Employees
19
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICKY RODGERSVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
40$149,693
RANDY RYDERCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$47,497
ELIZABETH HOWELLCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$46,557
ISAAC WILSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EARL WALLACESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY THURMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES GREERSERGEANT AT ARMS
Trustee or director
1$0
WERNER KIUNTKECOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
JOCK STEWARTCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
DARNELL GIPSONCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
BRENDA BROWNCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
RAYMOND HULLCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH HOWELLCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$100,196
RICKY RODGERSVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
40$92,276
ISAAC WILSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EARL WALLACESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY THURMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES GREERSERGEANT AT ARMS
Trustee or director
1$0
WERNER KIUNTKECOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
JOCK STEWARTCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
DARNELL GIPSONCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
BRENDA BROWNCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0
RAYMOND HULLCOUNCIL
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
712 S RIVER STREET SUITE H, AURORA, IL 60506-5911
In care of
% SBAC
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO BOX 633, AURORA IL 60507
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICKY RODGERS, PO BOX 1534, AURORA, IL 60507
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
RICKY RODGERS, PO BOX 1534, AURORA IL 60507
Signed the 990
RICKY RODGERS, VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(630) 606-1910
Website
AAMOU.ORG
Return prepared by
PORTE BROWN LLC

Mission

TO BE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, MENTORS AND FATHER FIGURES TO AT RISK YOUTH AGES 7-18 TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND EQUIP THEM WITH TOOLS TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY, SPACE FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SCHOOL AND LIFE SUCCESS. TO REDUCE CONFLICT AMONG DIFFERENT DEMOGRAPHICS TO PROMOTE LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AND A THRIVING COMMUNITY, CITY AND STATE. TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHILD WELFARE SERVICE (CWS) REFERRAL SERVICES: THIS REFERRAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES, BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY NEEDS AND LINKAGE TO AVAILABLE LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING OR ASSISTING IN THE SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS TO MITIGATE THE CHANCE OF NEGLECT OR ABUSE TO A CHILD AND ENSURING THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF INVOLVED CHILDREN WHILE SERVICES ARE BEING DELIVERED.
    Expenses $270,659
  • TEEN REACH PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH AGES 9-17 WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND CARING ADULT PROFESSIONAL ROLE MODELS TO GUIDE THEM TOWARDS OBTAINING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE, STEAM EDUCATION, TUTORING/HOMEWORK HELP, AND TOOLS FOR LIFE SUCCESS.
    Expenses $179,441
  • STREET OUTREACH AND MENTORING INTERVENTION (SOMI) REQUIRES A COORDINATED EFFORT BETWEEN STREET OUTREACH, CASE MANAGER AND VICTIM SERVICES WORKING COHESIVELY WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE TO REDUCE HARM, CONNECTIONS WITH GANG AFFILIATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VERBAL THREATWS, PHYSICAL ABUSE, BULLYING OR TROLLING ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS ARE OFFERED RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, PEACE CIRCLES AND MEDIATION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FUTURE ACTS OF VIOLENCE, CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR AND RECIDIVISM FOR YOUTH AGES 11-24.
    Expenses $265,679
  • OTHER PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
    Expenses $63,900

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0731449
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,028,672
Income (IRS master file)
$1,250,797

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,250,797$1,022,683$1,028,672XML
990June 2024$1,349,455$1,168,668$803,266XML
990June 2023$776,577$860,822$326,647IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: RICKY RODGERS
May 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0731449).

Questions about AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY

What is the EIN of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY is 01-0731449.
Is AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICKY RODGERS.
Who are the officers and directors of AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,693 (RICKY RODGERS, VICE PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does AURORA AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,250,797, expenses of $1,022,683 and total assets of $1,028,672 at year end.

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